Newspaper Roundup for Tuesday, August 17, 2010

The Hill:
Obama boasts of most 'progressive' political triumphs in decades
'We have been able to deliver the most progressive legislative agenda'
 
Washington Times:
Bush's prescription drug plan coming in well below its projected cost
Could be omen for health law
 
The Hill:
Hillary Clinton for defense secretary?
 
Washington Times:
Poll: Huckabee, Romney the (very) early leaders in Iowa

Boston Globe:
Magazine ranks Harvard top US college, nods to 8 other schools in Mass.
 
Providence Journal:
Cranston School Committee forms panel to review prayer issue
Debate focuses on school prayer posted on the wall of school auditorium
 
The Hill:
Report: Districts held by GOP faring better in mortgage meltdown

Arizona Republic:
Arizona's illegal immigrants can easily avoid E-verify system
 
Boston Globe:
Obama’s aunt was ruled at risk by immigration judge
Disclosure of case made US asylum vital, judge said
 
Washington Post:
Glenn Beck's plans for rally on MLK speech date spurs countermarches
"Restoring Honor" rally at Lincoln Memorial includes Sarah Palin 
 
Washington Post:
Postal Service sets up shop at Office Depot stores

Boston Globe:
Craigslist suspect wrote ex-fiancee’s name as he took his life in jail
 
Boston Globe:
US says gun shop in N.H. broke no law in sale to Craigslist suspect
 
Los Angeles Times:
U.S. Education secretary endorses release of teacher data
"What is there to hide?" Arne Duncan says
 
New Jersey Star-Ledger:
N.J. education chief seeks longer, more frequent school days
 
Baltimore Sun:
City moves to revoke license for 'persistently dangerous' housing project
Many residents would be relocated with government assistance if the license is pulled
 
Politico:
GOP's election target list ranges from powerful veterans to endangered freshmen 
 
Politico:
Gov. Chris Christie warns Republicans about 'overreacting' on mosque
Says issue 'being used as a political football by both parties'
 
Washington Post/AP:
Target: No donations planned for gay groups
 
New York Times:
U.S. Said to Plan Easing Rules for Travel to Cuba
Step aimed at encouraging more contact between people in both countries
 
Washington Post:
Massachusetts Gov. Patrick's reelection campaign a test case for Obama in 2012
 
Boston Globe:
Gov. Patrick, rivals clash over Cape wind farm
In debate, Baker calls plan a sweetheart deal
 
The Hill:
Chamber economist: Obama tax increase would be 'bullet in the head' of recovery
 
The Hill:
Former Rep. Tom DeLay relieved and defiant after government ends 6-year investigation
 
USA Today:
Obama's approval ratings hit new lows
 
The Hill:
Obama chides GOP leader: 'Obstruct more? Is that even possible?'
 
Palm Beach Post/AP:
Obama claims GOP trying to destroy Social Security
 
Politico:
Fox parent gives $1 million to Republican Governors Association
 
Washington Times/AP:
Mexican high court upholds gay adoptions
 
Los Angeles Times:
In New Orleans, an unprecedented push for police reform
 
Baltimore Sun:
State gets $1 million to help control excessive health insurance premiums
 
Los Angeles Times:
Commuters, residents fume over traffic jam caused by Obama's visit
 
Los Angeles Times:
Midwest tries to overcome reputation for low-quality wines
 
Washington Times:
China targets U.S. troops with arms buildup
Pentagon cites 'anti-access' missiles in report
 
Palm Beach Post:
Bill Clinton’s surprise visit to Conservative Newsmax
 
Washington Times:
Poll: Women today treated with less chivalry
 
Philadelphia Inquirer:
Lower Merion school district adopts new policies on laptop tracking
 
USA Today:
Judges crack down on inappropriate clothes in court
 
USA Today:
Gulf oyster beds could start rebounding in fall
 
USA Today:
Youngest in class tend to get ADHD label
 
Denver Post:
Western Colorado land swap involving congressman runs into opposition
 
New York Times:
Exclusive Martha's Vineyard Golf Course Is Organic, So Weeds Get In
 
Houston Chronicle:
Mom handling firefighter's estate during transgender dispute
 
Washington Post:
Washington Nationals sign 17-year-old Bryce Harper to $9.9 million contract
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